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noteven
Explorer III
Dec 22, 2016

Should batteries be disconnected when on shore power?

My rvs have Intellipower something or other converter chargers with fancy battery charging... Should I be disconnecting the house batteries when on shore power for extended periods? Or do the ba...
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MrWizard
Moderator
Dec 24, 2016
You should know the Mfg installed disconnect switch
Does not disconnect the batteries from the converter
It disconnects the dc fuse panel from the batteries
Some devices such as CO detector or LP detector are usually Not disconnected
By this switch

Using this switch when on hookups will turn off your lights and fridge
Not disconnect the battery from converter

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